Assistant Manager - Inventory

Job description

Job Title

Inventory Manager Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee inventory operations, planning, control, and reconciliation activities. The candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), with proven experience in inventory accuracy, cycle counting, analysis, and warehouse inventory management processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain inventory accuracy across all warehouse operations. Possess excellent working knowledge of SAP and strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Plan, execute, and monitor all inventory activities, including: Inventory Planning Cycle Count Management Wall-to-Wall (WTW) Inventory Audits Empty Bin Audits Inventory Reconciliation Conduct FSN (Fast, Slow, Non-moving) Analysis and provide recommendations for inventory optimization.

Perform inventory consolidation and reconciliation activities to ensure system and physical stock accuracy. Analyze inventory variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Prepare and present inventory reports, dashboards, and MIS reports to management. Coordinate with operations, warehouse, finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth inventory processes. Ensure adherence to SOPs, audit requirements, and inventory control standards.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management and warehouse operations. Excellent knowledge of SAP and hands-on experience with WMS. Strong expertise in inventory planning, cycle counts, WTW audits, and empty bin audits. Experience in FSN analysis, inventory consolidation, and reconciliation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools. Good communication and team management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field. Experience in warehouse, logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL) operations will be an added advantage. Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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